Diary of the times of Charles II/Volume 1/Lady Sunderland to Mr. Sidney, December 26
LADY SUNDERLAND TO MR. SIDNEY.
That you had no letter from me last post was not my fault, but my being sick, and taking physick. The same I have done to-day; but I cannot let another post go without writing, though I died for it. In the first place, never say more of those silly things, which I am sure you can't believe yourself, for I can never hear enough, nor often enough, from you. I think I need give you no answer to your last, for ere this you know the prorogation is over till the 11th November; yet it has no other effect but a general dissatisfaction, which, under the circumstances in which we lie, is not like to grow less. As for any alliance with France, be assured that nothing was ever more unlikely than that. I can say no more, but do conjure you speedily to come over, for you are more wanted now than you can imagine, not only for the account of friendship in my particular, but for the main; therefore pray ask leave quickly. But by the next tell me what seven extraordinary good black Dutch coach-horses will cost, for I have a mind to have a set.
Pray keep our friend right with the Prince; he will always deserve it, and, with your assistance, I hope he will be wise and not be undone. If my eyes would let me, I would say more: I am for ever yours.